IN THE NEWSFOR TWITTER FOUNDER JACK DORSEY, THESE DAYS IT’S HIP TO BE SQUARE, INC.The founder of Twitter is shaking-up the credit card industry with a Square that lest merchant’s process credit or debit cards on smartphones. Listen as Dave talks about an $11 Billion industry that could grow to $57 Billion. Read the entire article @ WaConsult.com.

PROGRAM TOPICThe World Trade Center Alaska is a great resource for any business large or small that want’s to find out if international trade is right for their business.Listen as Greg Wolf and Rada Khadjinova discuss international trade in the Pacific Rim.Location, location, location the retail mantra applies to Alaska and its international trading partners.This is a great show!For more information @ Wkcak.org

IN THE NEWSHIRING PLANS PLUNGE: SMALL BUSINESS OPTIMISM DROPS0.1,Expectations for the Future Remain LowThe monthly “Optimism Index” from NFIB is out for September and it isn’t very optimistic. Listen as Dave summarizes this report. “Since the start of this monthly survey in 1986, sampled quarterly prior, the index has been below 93.0 a total of 56 times; 32 of which have occurred since the recovery began in June 2009". Read the entire report @ WaConsult.com.

PROGRAM TOPICCaught between declining production from aging gas fields and bring the new gas fields online Southcentral Alaska could face natural gas shortages. Listen to John Sims with Enstar as he outlines the problem and discusses outcomes. In short your business needs to develop a plan to deal with potential future natural gas shortages. Find “Energy Watch” brochure @ http://www.waconsult.com/business-downloads/energy-watch.pdf

IN THE NEWSthere is something happening here…Economic News Summary September 2012You may want to listen to the old buffalo Springfield song “For What It’s Worth”. “There is something happening here what it is, ain’t exactly clear” but it doesn’t look good. Listen as Dave portends our sinking economy with his first failing grade. Read the entire story @ WaConsult.com.

PROGRAM TOPICDave and Amanda met online using Search Engine Optimization (SEO).Listen as Dave describes his search for a marketing company who specializes in small businesses.This search led to Zoo In A Jungle Marketing and Amanda Cullen.After working together for over 3 years they finally met face-to-face in the studio.Listen to a program devoted to “Marketing Matters”.Send comments/questions to Amanda@ZooinaJungle.com.